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Refurbished 5 bedroom Apartment for sale in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 246088
Totally refurbished to a very high standard, this superb 5 bedroom apartment,with a living area of 123.02m2 under the Carrez law and 126.53m2 in total, is set on the garden level of a residence com...
1,400,000 EUR
Furnished 1 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 246005
Beautifully presented 1 bedroom apartment, with a bright living area of 51.7m2, located on the garden level of an intimate residence in Megeve with panoramic views of the Mont Blanc massif from its...
580,000 EUR
Character 6 bedroom Chalet for sale with countryside view in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245935
Authentic 6 bedroom family ski chalet with lots of charm, which was formerly a travellers' relay, with its origins dating from the 1930s. The property has retained its period cachet, boasts spacio...
790,000 EUR
Cosy 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Praz sur Arly, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245896
This 1 bedroom apartment, with a living area of approximately 52m2, is located on the ground floor of an intimate residence in the heart of the village of Praz sur Arly, which is an ideal location ...
270,000 EUR
Authentic 3 bedroom Farmhouse for sale in Chamonix, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245895
Great potential for this village farmhouse, which is ideally situated at the foot of the Grands Montets ski area. This farmhouse, which has retained its authenticity, is made up of 2 apartments a...
1,050,000 EUR
New Build 3 bedroom Ground Floor for sale in Morzine, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245872
Brand new stylish and bright 3 bedroom ground floor apartment with garage, enjoying scenic mountain views from its ideal location near the slopes and all amenities in Morzine. Situated right on th...
524,000 EUR
Modern 1 bedroom Apartment for sale in Chamonix, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245827
Enjoying wonderful views of Mont Blanc from its South facing location, is this charming one bedroom apartment situated near all amenities in Chamonix. Set on the first floor of a small residence n...
370,000 EUR
Open Plan 2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245716
Inviting 2 bedroom 2nd floor apartment, with a living area of 82.81m2, situated within a residence just a few metres from the centre of the village of Megeve. With stunning uninterrupted views of...
1,310,000 EUR
Luxury 3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Mont d'Arbois, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245613
Ideally located near the slopes and all amenities in the heart of Mont d'Arbois, is this stunning 3 bedroom luxury apartment enjoying far reaching views across the golf course to mountains beyond. ...
1,520,000 EUR
Cosy 1 bedroom Apartment for sale with countryside view in Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245577
Charming 1 bedroom apartment, situated in a lovely residence and ideally located just a few minutes walk from Megeve village centre. With a cosy living area of 35.71m2 (under carrez law), this apa...
520,000 EUR
Modern 5 bedroom Chalet for sale in Combloux, Megeve, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245508
Ideally located near the slopes and all amenities in Combloux, is this magnificent new 3 storey, 5 bedroom luxury chalet enjoying wonderful mountain views. Situated between Demi-Quartier and Combl...
1,990,000 EUR
Character 5 bedroom Chalet for sale in Morzine, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245387
Bright and spacious 5 bedroom ski chalet, situated in the La Mernaz area of Morzine, set on a quiet back road yet just a few minutes walk from the centre of Morzine and with good south west facing ...
995,000 EUR
Immaculate 2 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245346
In excellent condition throughout, this superb 2 bedroom apartment is ideally situated right in the centre of Saint Gervais Mont-Blanc, yet in a quiet area just a few steps from shops With a livin...
399,000 EUR
Character 4 bedroom Chalet for sale with panoramic view in Chamonix, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245345
Ideally situated within a quiet and green setting in the Mont Blanc area of Chamonix, this charming 200m2 ski chalet is set on a 2,020m2 plot with stunning mountain views. With great potential for...
1,100,000 EUR
6 bedroom Chalet for sale with Income Potential in Morzine, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245283
Beautifully renovated 6 bedroom luxury chalet enjoying breathtaking mountain views from its ideal location near the slopes and all amenities in the heart of Morzine. This spacious, partly renovat...
1,680,000 EUR
3 bedroom Apartment for sale with panoramic view with Established Rental in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245128
Inviting 3 bedroom first floor apartment, situated within a residence with a swimming pool and just a short walk from all amenities and the Evasion Mont Blanc ski lifts. With a living area of aro...
320,000 EUR
20 bedroom Chalet for sale with panoramic view with Established Rental in Saint Gervais les Bains, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245077
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Situated right in the heart of the Mont Blanc region, on the Passy hillside, nestling in a quiet and private estate and with breathtaking panoramic mountain views, this unique property comprises of...
2,500,000 EUR
Immaculate 4 bedroom Chalet for sale with panoramic view in Les Houches, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245075
Located in a quiet setting in Les Houches and close to the village centre, this superb 4 bedroom ski chalet has a living area of 241m2 which offers a beautiful living space organised around a heate...
2,200,000 EUR
Bright 3 bedroom Apartment for sale in Chamonix, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245063
Situated in a central location in Chamonix, just a few minutes walk from the Brevent ski lifts and Chamonix town centre. Features include 2 bedrooms, 1 of which is a master bedroom with an en-suit...
1,030,000 EUR
Character 2 bedroom Chalet for sale in Les Houches, Rhone-Alpes
Ref 245014
Charming 2 bedroom country house with an outbuilding, situated in a quiet and unspoilt natural setting on the heights of Les Houches. With stunning mountain views, the main chalet comprises of, on...
950,000 EUR
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Buying a Property in France

1. Signing the Agreement (Compris)

On finding a property you wish to purchase you will need to negotiate the terms, price and conditions of the sale with the owner.

The next step, once you are in agreement, is to sign the preliminary contract (Compromis de Vente). This is a legal document and after ten days will be binding on both parties. Rules change frequently in France and it is best to consult with your notary about when this period starts. Generally the compris will be signed in France with the Agent.

Variants can be included in the compris, for example an Acte (clause) can be added if the name or names to go on the title deed have not been finalised. If a mortgage will be required to purchase the property, the details for this, including the name of the mortgage company, must be on the compris.

2. Paying the Deposit

Generally the deposit will be 10% of the agreed purchase price. This will normally be paid to the notaire. There are exceptions to this, if the agent holds a carte professionelle, is bonded and fully registered then you may pay them, but do not hand over the deposit to anyone else. If for some reason the purchase does not go through, for example, if you write to the notaire and the agent that you do not wish to go continue with the purchase before the contract is binding (within seven days of signing the compris), then your deposit would be repaid. This would also apply if a condition had not been met, or the mayor or S.A.F.E.R. (a government agency that has the right of first purchase on most rural property that comes onto the market in France) could oblige the purchaser to give way. If you decide after the seven days 'cooling off' period that you do not wish to complete the purchase and pull out of the sale you would lose your deposit. If however the vendor pulls out of the sale then you will receive your deposit back plus the same amount from the vendor.

3. On Completion

Generally it will take around two or three months to complete the purchase.

During this time the balance of the purchase money must be paid into the account of the notaire, this must be done well ahead of the completion date. The notaire will prepare the documents, check that the deed of sale (Acte de Vente) is in order and have the legal title ready to be signed over. It is possible to have someone sign on your behalf if you give them power of attorney. An interpreter may be of use at this point if your French is not very good and many Notaires will suggest (or insist) that an interpreter is with you.

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